Lost Inhibitions White
Lost Inhibions has a white blend and a red, each marketed with
a variety of labels that can be cheeky or profane. My bottlee of
the white asked, “Too Soon?” I tend to be leery of wines that
rely too much on cute labeling, but this one charmed me. It’s a
blend of chardonnay and sauvignon blanc, with a sploosh of
muscat to give it a flowery aroma and a touch of sweetness.
Drink this by itself or with spicy Asian dishes.
Distributed by Hop & Wine in the District and Virginia; DOPS in Maryland, except for Montgomery County, where it is distributed by Artisans & Vines: Available in the District at 1 West Dupont Circle Wines & Liquors, Broad Branch Market, Schneider’s of Capitol Hill. Available in Maryland at Bradley Food & Beverage in Bethesda, DJ Liquors and Old Farm Liquors in Frederick, Downtown Crown Wine & Beer and Finewine.com in Gaithersburg, Fenwick Beer & Wine and Snider’s Super Foods in Silver Spring, Montgomery County Liquor Stores (various locations), Old Town Market in Kensington, the Perfect Pour in Elkridge, Wine Works in Baltimore.
The Washington Post- Koster Wolf Riesling
This dry Riesling is delightfully balanced with apple and fruit flavors and refreshing acidity, making it a nice partner for casual pasta or seafood dishes. The liter-size bottle makes it an extra value for dinners or parties. ABV: 12 percent.
Distributed by Free Run (Artisans & Vines in Montgomery County): Available in the District at A. Litteri, Odd Provisions, Soapstone Market. Available in Maryland at Adega Wine Cellars & Cafe and Fenwick Beer & Wine in Silver Spring; Beer Wine & Co., Capital Beer & Wine, Cork & Fork and News Express in Bethesda; Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Finewine.com in Gaithersburg. On the list at Alonso’s in Baltimore, the Daily Dish in Silver Spring. Available in Virginia at Ellwood Thompson’s Local Market in Richmond, Vino Market in Midlothian, Vinosity in Culpeper, the Pottery Factory in Williamsburg.
Belle Jardin Blanc de Blancs Brut
What a delightful sparkling wine, delicious and cheap! This bargain bubbly should be an easy choice for large parties, weddings or weekday celebrations. Stock up. ABV: 11.5 percent. Distributed by Hop and Wine in the District and Virginia, Artisans & Vines in Maryland: Available in the District at Cork & Fork, Streets Market and Café, Union Kitchen Grocery; on the list at Bistrot Lepic, Hank’s Oyster Bar (Dupont Circle). Available in Maryland at Bradley Food and Beverage in Bethesda, Fenwick Beer & Wine in Silver Spring. Available in Virginia at Altura Wine & Gourmet in Alexandria, Vienna Vintner in Vienna; on the list at Bastille, Hank’s Oyster Bar and Hank’s Pasta Bar in Alexandria, Lyon Hall and Northside Social in Arlington, Sal’s Italian Bistro.
Domaine Puig-Parahy Georges 2010
This is a rustic red from southern France, ripe, brambly and spicy in a rough-and-tumble sort of way. Try this when fun is on the menu.
Matakana Estate Pinot Noir 2014
This pinot noir offers darker fruit flavors of blackberry and cherry rather than the brighter style more characteristic of Marlborough. The balance is pitch-perfect, with bright acidity. Pair this with charcuterie, grilled veggies and other lighter summer foods. ABV: 13.5 percent.
Weingut Köster-Wolf Müller-Thurgau Halbtrocken 2015
Müller-Thurgau has a reputation for making innocuous white wine, but this charmer is terrific – bright and fruity, with flavors of ripe peaches and apricots. This is an ideal house wine, not just for the rest of summer, but through the fall, and it’s an even better value for being in a liter-size bottle. ABV: 12 percent.
Distributed by Free Run (Artisans & Vines in Montgomery County): Available in the District at Broad Branch Market, Central Liquors, Cordial Fine Wine & Spirits, DCanter, Irving Wine & Spirits; on the list at Open City. Available in Maryland at Bethesda Co-Op in Cabin John, Dawson’s Market in Rockville, Rodman’s (White Flint).